Our team will be hosting a booth at Twin Cities Pride! Twin Cities Pride Festival is a CELEBRATION of the LGBTQIA+ Community and ALL LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome! Come stop by, check out the resources, and learn how you can get involved with Children's Home. When Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25,
For Minnesota Residents. This is One of Two steps to Get Started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care. We welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and addresses details such as
Join Us for a Deeper Dive: How Caregivers Can Support & Advocate for LGBTQ+ Youth Thursday, June 29, 2023, from Noon-1:00 p.m. (CT) Join us for a deeper dive with licensed therapist Brianna Sigg for a presentation about how caregivers can support and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth in their lives. This webinar will help prepare
Free Online Sessions Each Month This is a great way for families to learn about all of our adoption and foster care programs. Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption. This event will take
For Minnesota Residents. This is One of Two steps to Get Started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care. We welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and addresses details such as
Basic Infant Care and Safety Join us as we dive into basic infant care, safety, and common questions from first-time parents. We are hosting a panel discussion of medical professionals to answer questions and provide an open discussion on all baby-related topics. Please include your question(s) in the registration form below, or send your worker
For Minnesota Families Interested in Fostering or Adopting Children From Minnesota Foster Care Important notice: Foster Care and Adoption Education classes will begin a new curriculum in September 2023. Families interested in completing their education under the current curriculum should do so in July or August. Those who do not complete all components of the
This 3-hour course is required by the State of Minnesota for any family licensed for children aged 7 years or younger. The class takes place in person and introduces participants to car seat and vehicle safety for children. The cost of the class is $28.50 per person, and completion verification is good for 5 years.
For Minnesota residents. This is one of two steps required to get started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care. We welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This provides an overview of the process and addresses details such as children served,
Free Online Sessions Each Month This is a great way for families to learn about all of our adoption and foster care programs. Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption. This event will take
For Families Interested in International Adoption After completing Application Part 1, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children's Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. This two-day class familiarizes
